For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,830 students in 33801, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 33801, FL are Polk Pre-collegiate Academy, Lakeland Senior High School and Pace Center For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33801 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33801, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33801 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeland Senior High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33801, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 North Tennessee Ave, Suite
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 204-1771
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 204-1771
Grades: 9-10
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Senior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2900
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #33.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 Tyler Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Rank: #55.
Tenoroc High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #66.
Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
951 Mount Airy Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 534-0500
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 534-0500
Grades: 4-12
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eckerd Connects Strive Academy
Alternative School
1140 N Combree Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fresh Start Community School
Alternative School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 419-3486
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 419-3486
Grades: 10-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polk Grad Academy
Alternative School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
33801, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
618 North Massachussets Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
302 Memorial Blvd E
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 687-9222
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Eckerd Connects (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1140 N Combee Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 413-2948
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Ese Countywide (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
910 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2963
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Lakeland Teen Parent Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
910 Lowry Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2954
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
510 Hartsell Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2870
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tenoroc Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 33801, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 33801, FL include Polk Pre-collegiate Academy, Lakeland Senior High School and Pace Center For Girls.
How many public high schools are located in 33801?
9 public high schools are located in 33801.
What is the racial composition of students in 33801?
33801 public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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